DJBMINI

Driving down I-4 into Orlando last night and hit a massive pot hole at about 60MPH. A loud bang looking in rear view mirror i see debris and smoke. lucky i was at my exit cruised of and into the parking garage. to dark to see much but oil light came on so i did not drive further. this morning daylight revels a six inch square hole in the oil pan, and dents in the exhaust silencer.
I ordered a pan and gasket from the nice people 928 intl, So any tips or tricks to replacing the pan
DJB

Jim bailey - 928 International

As we discussed on the phone several customers who had similar experiences have successfully filed claims for damages and COLLECTED from various state / local governments. The key has been documentation and photo evidence of the hazard plus a persistent attitude. Good luck with this you have every right to expect that the streets and highways be maintained in a safe condition.

Mark

THAT SUCKS!

Biggest tip on replacing - PATIENCE! And - Since you're gonna have to remove half the front bottom of the car - do the motor mounts at the same time! (LOTS of info here on that).

There are a BUNCH small bolts that hold the oil pan on. Several of the ones across the front are VERY difficult to get to - and even with a gearwrench - will take you 10-15 minutes EACH to take off or put back. Pay CLOSE attention to the torques specs on this...(yes - that's INCH/LBS in the specs!!). Also search for some of the locking gook recommended by many.

Another WYAIT - check the 2/6 rod bearing.

dfroelicher

I agree dont let up and dont take no. The 928 may be low but not lower than most cars and certainly not lower than those ricers or lowriders that people "create". It is not anyhting that you could have caused, and they should be glad that you were not speeding like some of these suv that I see on the highways. If one of those would have hit a hole like that there wouldnt be any argument about settlements.

Shark Attack

Yeah thats going to suck..... wonder if you were on teh same road that did that to my Beemer

unclenick

Where on I4 did this happen? I was all over the I yesterday from Tampa to Daytona.........

Glad I did not hit it with mine, get ahold of DOT and file a complaint. Last year, I got a new lower control arm and l/f wheel on my 924s when I hit a pothole in Lake County.

Ian928

My advice is to remove as much as possible around the pan first to aid in getting the screws out. Oil pressure regulator etc. I tried to "save" me some work by leaving too much on, and had to remove it later after struggling with bolts I would have had easy access to otherwise.

I removed the pan without taking out the crossmember or any part of the steering (no wheel adjustments afterwards). I believe there is a good write-up on Nichols site on this.

animal8526

florida roads, huh? lol... ever drive NE roads after the winter? FROST HEAVES... and then, boston roads, any time of the year. its almost like rally driving to avoid the big ones (they are all big ones) anycase, that still sux. sorry to hear it.

Garth S

Take a close look through the hole to see the condition of the oil pick-up tube/strainer. If it was touched, at the minimum, replace its seal to the block: it would be nice to have oil pressure when you start up ..

Fogey1

dfroelicher wrote:
" ... The 928 may be low but not lower than most cars and certainly not lower than those ricers or lowriders that people "create" ..."


It is possible to wipe the alternator off a 928 on a smooth and well maintained road, so proper ride height might not have changed the outcome. But the question remains, "What was the ride height?"

And, what year/model?

DJBMINI

The cars an 82 Euro S standard ride height original wheels and suspension
now with moded oil pan!
I contacted the DOT and filed a report they are sending a claim form.
DJB

Randy V

If it was me, I'd just file a claim with my insurance company and have a shop do all the work.

That's why we pay for insurance.

Fogey1

DJBMINI wrote:
"The cars an 82 Euro S standard ride height original wheels and suspension
now with moded oil pan!"

Have you measured it? These cars do sag with age. Mine was more than 40mm low when I got it.

And I'll add what I meant to in my last post - ask me how I know? ;-)

SteveG

DJB:
When you research MM, note the Anchor mounts that are much cheaper than OEM. Listers cite $25 to 65 each. I think OEM is in the $250 ea. Anybody have the composite rubber/cork gasket maker? There is also a lot here on that vs the plain cork. Good luck.

Jim bailey - 928 International

Yes Randy if one has full coverage insurance one could let their Insurance Company handle it...many older 928 cars are only insured for liability. Plus I have always wondered why I pay for insurance ? auto home since in my life I have collected exactly ZERO in claims never had any reason to.